as in misunderstands
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That approach fundamentally misunderstands the trajectory of modern medicine.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026 -
This misunderstands the nature of modern protectorates, such as Palau or the Marshall Islands.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Finally, the policy misconstrues preventative care.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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Pulling one habit out of that mix and calling it the secret misreads the science.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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When Louis invites him back to his apartment to start the interview, Daniel misreads the vibe and takes off his shirt.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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When a customer-facing agent misinterprets policy, trust erodes instantly.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Despite that promise, reports indicate the tool often misinterprets requests.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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